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Driving Better Transport: 78% of drivers prefer electric buses as sector backs cleaner, better-connected transport future

A new survey of bus and coach drivers across the UK reveals strong support for the transition to electric vehicles, highlighting their role in delivering better transport that connects communities, supports local economies and helps tackle climate change.  Research conducted by commercial e-fleet solutions provider VEV showed that 78% of drivers prefer driving electric vs diesel, highlighting smoother journeys, quieter cabins and improved passenger experience …

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Latest News18th June 2026

CoolKit achieves Renault Pro+ Converter accreditation 

CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles (LCVs), has secured the highly coveted Renault Pro+ Certified Converter agreement issued to qualifying converters by Renault UK on behalf of the Renault Group.  Valid for 36 months, the accreditation recognises CoolKit’s ability to consistently deliver refrigerated vehicle conversions to Renault’s high standards and follows …

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Latest News17th June 2026

Maritime Security Becomes a Strategic Factor

The current geopolitical situation is driving action. Numerous countries are investing in the expansion of their naval capabilities, unmanned systems and the protection of critical infrastructure. Against this backdrop, MS&D – International Conference & Expo on Maritime Security & Defence will bring together high-level decision-makers from politics, navies and industry in Hamburg on 3 and …

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Latest News17th June 2026

TIP Group and Sunswap make sustainable refrigeration accessible to UK fleet operators

More than a year on from an initial UK trial of the ‘Endurance’ solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), TIP Group, leading provider of trailer and truck hire services, continues to partner with the unit’s manufacturer, Sunswap, in offering the technology to transport operators across the country. Several long-term hire arrangements with cold chain …

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Latest News17th June 2026

More than 2 million people have seen inside AR Racking’s automated factory

At AR Racking, we have exceeded 2 million accumulated views on YouTube with the FPV drone videos of our 100% automated factory in Tudela, Navarre. The footage offers a drone’s-eye view of the plant where we manufacture our metal industrial racking: a facility with a production capacity of more than 100,000 tonnes, equipped with solar panels and designed to work …

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Latest News16th June 2026

New UK & European Managing Director for Spacemaker

James Smith joins Spacemaker Systems Inc. as the new UK & European Managing Director, responsible for securing the continued growth of Spacemaker Systems in the UK and the future expansion of the business across the European region. James brings a wealth of experience from global commercial leadership positions, combined with professional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering …

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Latest News15th June 2026

Exide Technologies’ EcoVadis GOLD rating reconfirmed

Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications is proud to announce that the Group has been re-awarded the EcoVadis GOLD rating for 2026, confirming its continued commitment to strong sustainability performance. Following the previous assessment, the reconfirmed Gold rating reflects the ongoing progress Exide …

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Latest News12th June 2026

Lineage automates next-generation refrigerated warehouse in Texas with TGW Logistics

In Hutchins, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Lineage is constructing one of the largest and most advanced automated temperature-controlled distribution centers in the world for refrigerated and frozen products. Following the recent groundbreaking of the facility, Lineage is relying on the intralogistics expertise of TGW Logistics to automate key warehouse processes. After go-live, which …

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Latest News11th June 2026

UK charities struggling to stay afloat 

The UK’s largest food rescue charity has found more than 80% of the organisations it supplies could be at risk were it not for the redistributed surplus food they receive.  A survey of more than 2,700 UK charities has found that without that rescued food, 32% would have to close their food support and 52% would …

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Star Refrigeration Announces the Passing of Founding Director Anthony Brown

Anthony was one of the three creators of Star Refrigeration, and held the position of Managing Director from 1970 until his retirement in 1997. He remained as a director and continued to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors until handing over to John Rowell in 2015. He was responsible for many of the …

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Latest News10th June 2026

Discounter Aldi leads US HFC transition

Discount retailer Aldi continues to lead US food retailers’ efforts to transition away from high GWP refrigerants, according to the latest reports from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). Published just days after the US EPA rolled back requirements on refrigerant use in the sector, the EIA’s 2026 Climate-Friendly Supermarkets Scorecard charts the efforts of 16 …

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Latest News9th June 2026

World Cup 2026

Major sporting events don’t stop at the final whistle – and neither do their workplace impacts. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place across multiple time zones, many UK employers will need to manage late finishes, short-notice leave requests, sickness absence and potential conduct issues. Without clear expectations and a consistent approach, these challenges …

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